Fire Extinguishers Services

Comprehensive Fire Extinguisher Care for Optimal Safety

Fire Shield Fire Protection offers a full range of services to ensure your fire extinguishers are ready to protect when needed. From routine maintenance to essential testing and recharges, our certified technicians are committed to providing thorough, reliable care for your fire extinguishers.

Annual Maintenance

Keep Your Extinguishers Compliant and Ready
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your fire extinguishers are in working order and compliant with fire safety regulations. Our annual maintenance service includes a full inspection and testing to confirm that each unit functions correctly, with all components intact.

• Visual inspections for external wear, corrosion, or damage
• Pressure and weight checks to ensure proper charge levels
• Tamper seal replacement for security

Frequency: Once per year
Who Needs This? All businesses and facilities with fire extinguishers on site

Recharge Services

Quick Recharge for Optimal Readiness
Fire extinguishers need recharging immediately after each use, even if not fully discharged. Our recharge service ensures your extinguishers are pressurized and refilled with the appropriate extinguishing agent to meet safety standards.

• Agent refilling based on type (e.g., dry chemical, CO₂)
• Pressurization checks for accurate recharge levels
• Valve and hose inspection to verify full operability

Frequency: As needed, especially after use
Who Needs This? Any facility or residence after fire extinguisher use

Six-Year Maintenance

Thorough Examination and Service
For fire extinguishers requiring more extensive inspection and maintenance every six years, we offer Six-Year Maintenance. This service involves a deeper inspection of the internal components to ensure they function as intended and meet industry standards.

• Complete internal examination and servicing of extinguishers
• Replacement of components as required by safety regulations
• Repressurization for optimal performance

Frequency: Every 6 years
Who Needs This? All facilities with fire extinguishers that meet six-year service requirements

Hydrostatic Testing

Pressure Testing for Safety and Reliability
Hydrostatic testing ensures that your fire extinguisher’s cylinder can withstand the high pressure needed during use. Required every 12 years for most extinguishers, this test is crucial for maintaining structural integrity and safety compliance.

• Pressure testing to evaluate cylinder durability and safety
• Component reassembly after testing with new O-rings and seals
• Documentation of compliance for record-keeping

Frequency: Every 12 years (or as required by manufacturer guidelines)
Who Needs This? Facilities with extinguishers at the required testing interval

Types of Fire Extinguishers We Service

We service a wide variety of fire extinguisher types to ensure safety across different fire risks. Each extinguisher is uniquely designed for specific fire classes, and our technicians are trained to handle each type with expert care.

Class A – For fires involving wood, paper, and other combustibles.
Class B – For flammable liquid fires such as gasoline and oil.
Class C – For electrical equipment fires.
Water Extinguishers – Effective on Class A fires.
CO₂ Extinguishers – For Class B and Class C fires, leaving no residue.